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GARDEKING FOR PLEASURE. 



Garden- Syringe (figures 176 and 177). — The syringe 

 is indispensable, and is in daily use in the greenhouse, 

 conservatory, and garden. Syringing is necessary to keep 



ijongth of Barrel, 19 in, j diameter, IJ^. 



Fig. 176. 



the plants in a flourishing and healthy condition, and pre- 

 A'ent the attacks of red spider, and with it fluid insecti- 

 cides can be applied. They are made of several sizes and 



Leugth of Barrel, 18 in.; diameter, 1%. 



Fig. 177. 



patterns, and fitted with roses for dispersing water with 

 varying force and fine or coarse sprays. 



The Water Barrel and Truck (figure 178). — A 

 very useful combination for carrying water and other 

 fluids. The barrel can be instantly detached, so that the 

 truck can be used for conveying other barrels for various 

 purposes. The barrel is exactly balanced over the axle, 



Fig. 178. 



and therefore no lifting or down pressure on the handles 

 is needed in transportation. It is sometimes rigged up 

 with a sprinkling attachment for sprinkling lawns, and 

 a portable hand pump can be attached to throw water 

 and insecticides over shrubs, plants, etc. The tires are 



